What do the scouts like? Deleston's size, height and speed. Talked to Coach Randy Edsall about him for a couple of minutes today and other things such as the BCS. Here is Edsall on Deleston and the NFL:
"He is a height, weight and speed guy who can play special teams," Edsall said. "He has to go show he can be a backup (at safety). He is a kind of hybrid safety/linebacker in a 4-3 scheme.
"Height, weight and speed he can play in the NFL."
The coaching staff has been working hard to get Deleston into one of these games and the group like what they saw against Buffalo, especially that run back. The game organizers liked his size and quickness. I will try and get Deleston on the phone today, we'll see if he is around.
This is the same game as Danny Lansanah playe din a year ago. Lansanah wasn't drafted, but he was on the Green Bay Packers after roster this spring. Right now, Deleston projects as a free agent, but that could all change. He gets a job interview in a couple of weeks.
Edsall also talked about the BCS. He is in favor of a playoff even more than before. Edsall would like to see a 16 team playoff and reduce the number of bowl games because he feels there are too many anyhow.
16 teams in a playoff, and perhaps around 20 bowl games for the others. Not a bad thought.
Edsall is going to vote for the BCS game winner, because that is what the coaches poll is supposed to do. I am going to incorporate into a column on Friday after the BCS game. Look here for my final Top 25 poll, I will post it as soon as a send it into the AP.
Lastly, on some other topics. Nothing new on offensive coordinator front. Next couple of weeks and sooner rather than later, but the staff is out recruiting this week though the weather ruined some visits in the Northeast today.
Take care, gotta pay the bills
Update: Jags fired from BC for interviewing with Jets. Boston College just made itself off limits to any up and coming ambitious coach. Wow. Who would take that job now unless you had no other option?
3 comments:
John,
Is Edsall still in denial about the need for a special teams coach? You saw the Buffalo game, and the season, do you think we need one?
Dave
No. Lyndon handles special teams. I am not sure it's coaching per se. The problem is the extreme youth on the roster. The Huskies have very little upperclassmen playing on special teams. Sure, a lot of vets do play on special teams, but remember there are a lot of redshirt freshman playing.
Edsall runs the special teams and punting like a professional team. I just think they have young players who aren't following what they are told to do. It may be an overcomplicated scheme and over coaching as opposed to bad coaching.
Look at the roster, the Huskies have had a two-year hole in recruiting and that is where the depth at certain positions and special teams manifest. They will be better at it next year.
They don't neglect it. Edsall doesn't neglect anything. The only concern is your players aren't executing the scheme, makes you wonder if it is too difficult.
John, it was time for Jags to go. One cannot lie to your manager and expect there are no repurcusions. He had verbally committed to 3 years and also denied being contacted by the Jets. I think deflippo expected Jags to be a man of his word. Remember Jags was lucky to get that BC job 2 years ago; he was a long shot candidate at that time since he no ties to the area, nor any head coach experience.
I don't see it as a turn off to potential coaching candidates; don't see why you do? Provided you are a straight shooter and run a clean program, you can do well at BC. BC is competitive in a strong conference, frequently finishes in the top 25, strong alumni base, good sports town, etc.. BC remains a national top college coaching job.
I think the learning was not to recruit from the NFL if you expect a coach to give you 5-10 years.
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